§ Mr. Fosterasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport the latest available number of passengers travelling by railway since the last increase in fares and the comparable figures for the period previous to the increase?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI assume that my hon. Friend, when he speaks of an increase in fares, is referring to the withdrawal of cheap day fares six months ago. As the effect of that withdrawal is difficult to estimate, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, send him the information on the subject which I possess.